SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading February 2025 new car pre-registration figures
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New Members – March
Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: SMMT data services Extensive market data providing key information to assist marketing and promotional activity, and future business opportunities. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New Members – March
Cars registrations in Europe – February 2025
Statistical data> Enrollments Publication period: March 25, 2025 Reference period of data: January 2025 Analysis of the registrations of cars in the European Union and APTA markets, with detail by country, nutrition, brand and group. Download Annex: Table_67e2942d8d4f3.pdf To view the content it is necessary Accept the installation of Calameo cookies Tag: sales, Europe, cars,… Continue reading Cars registrations in Europe – February 2025
Higher EV volumes will drive wider growth
Growth is a core UK government mission, and making it happen amid intense economic challenges requires ambitious action. Next week’s Spring Statement provides an opportunity for the Chancellor to do just that and set out fiscal measures that boost the country’s prospects. The UK automotive sector is perfectly placed to deliver growth, provided the right… Continue reading Higher EV volumes will drive wider growth
Five minutes with… Charlotte Le Maire, Founder, LMP Legal
At National Highways road safety is our top priority, and our ambition is that no one should be harmed while using the road network. Mark Cartwright, Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention at National Highways caught up with Charlotte Le Maire, the founder of LMP Legal, a law firm specialising in fleet regulation and safety,… Continue reading Five minutes with… Charlotte Le Maire, Founder, LMP Legal
Pulling together: SMMT Electrified 2025 review
As the UK’s key summit on road transport electrification, SMMT Electrified 2025 brought together more than 400 senior representatives from industry, government, and the infrastructure, energy, fleets, insurance and logistics sectors, to discuss the transition to zero emission mobility. Minister for the Future of Roads at the Department for Transport, Lilian Greenwood, told attendees that… Continue reading Pulling together: SMMT Electrified 2025 review
Exeter Window Store gets electric Renault Trucks E-Tech
Exeter Window Store has taken delivery of its first electric van – a Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic Red Edition – marking a significant move towards more sustainable operations. The new E-Tech Trafic, supplied by Sparks Commercial Services, is equipped with a R75 electric motor as well as a 52kWh lithium-ion battery, and has a real-life… Continue reading Exeter Window Store gets electric Renault Trucks E-Tech
Bee Network introduces first electric bus conversion
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is taking another step towards cleaner, greener public transport by trialling a repowered electric bus from Wrightbus. The first converted bus – its diesel engine replaced with a zero emission electric powertrain – has now entered service from Go North West’s Bolton depot. Go North West, which already operates 69 electric… Continue reading Bee Network introduces first electric bus conversion
Recycling Partnership acquires new Mercedes-Benz Econics
Sussex-based waste management specialist The Recycling Partnership has completed its transformation to an all-Mercedes-Benz Econic fleet of 21 refuse collection vehicles, after adding two new chassis. The new trucks, supplied by dealer SAGA Truck & Van, are 6×2 Econic 2530 models, and their rear-steer chassis are fitted with Dennis Eagle compactor bodies and Terberg bin… Continue reading Recycling Partnership acquires new Mercedes-Benz Econics
EU action plan steel: quick concretization necessary
“The steel industry is the basis for a strong industry and a resilient, independent Europe. Nevertheless, the industry has been under massive pressure for years. Both recognize the EU Commission with the steel action plan and shows ways out of the crisis. However, the plan remains vague. The action plan now needs a quick concretization… Continue reading EU action plan steel: quick concretization necessary